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5erinnicole's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
I really enjoyed about half of the essays in this book. I found the beginning more compelling than the end. Sections that featured the author’s family were much more interesting than those about their friends. Sections that featured friends often talked extensively about alcohol and drinking culture. This sometimes felt out of left field when proceeded by an essay about a cousin’s wedding.
I also found knowing the author’s present day relationship status changed how I read every section about her boyfriend l. Especially since the way he was introduced already had me on edge.
I also found knowing the author’s present day relationship status changed how I read every section about her boyfriend l. Especially since the way he was introduced already had me on edge.
africanbookaddict's review
4.0
I was introduced to Scaachi Koul via Another Round podcast, where they interviewed her about her writing at BuzzFeed Canada and this debut collection. I liked this collection of essays a lot and I'd encourage readers to get the audiobook - because she's quite chatty, which is fun to listen to! I could relate to a lot of the stuff she speaks about Eg: being first-generation American & the complicated relationship she has with her parents' country of origin (India), the complex concept of home, body hair politics, the complicated relationship with parents esp as they age etc. I especially liked the essays where Scaachi took us to India where she observed: shade-ism, male dominance in every sphere of life there, her cousin's arranged marriage. Her essays on her niece Raisin, who is half Indian and half white were so compelling, tender and loving.
This collection is full of thoughtful essays that any person/woman of color would appreciate. I want to read more of Scaachi's work, for sure.
This collection is full of thoughtful essays that any person/woman of color would appreciate. I want to read more of Scaachi's work, for sure.
sumru's review
4.0
I enjoyed my time listening to this and I also found it relatable and eye openening, but it wasn't extraordinary or life changing.
In fact I think I won't remember most of it next week.
In fact I think I won't remember most of it next week.